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The festivities start on Thursday, October 1, 2026 and run through Saturday, October 3. This will be a once-in-a-generation experience commemorating Gow’s significant impact and mission of providing hope with action. Join us to support Gow and our students while reveling in the last and the next 100 years!

Our schedule of events seeks to honor Gow's rich history - the people and events that brought the school to life and build such a strong foundation - with a keen eye on celebrating the school's present and providing inspiration for the next 100+ years and beyond.

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Tours leave every 30 minutes

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Digging up old time capsules and burying one for the Centennial.

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Digging up old time capsules and burying one for the Centennial.

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Watch our student-athletes take on the competition!

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Watch our student-athletes take on the competition!

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Welcome BBQ Dinner in the dining hall.

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Welcome BBQ Dinner in the dining hall.

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Continental Breakfast in The Gow Center

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Continental Breakfast in The Gow Center

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The Advantages of Being Dyslexic, featuring expert discussion.

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The Advantages of Being Dyslexic, featuring expert discussion.

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Learn more about one of Gow's signature program from the experts!

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Learn more about one of Gow's signature program from the experts!

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Lunch at the Dining Hall

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Lunch at the Dining Hall

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Help us honor the legacy of Norm Howard and our newest academic building on campus!

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Help us honor the legacy of Norm Howard and our newest academic building on campus!

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Honoring athletics and coaches whose contributions to athletics - at Gow and beyond - have had a lasting impact.

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Honoring athletics and coaches whose contributions to athletics - at Gow and beyond - have had a lasting impact.

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Proudly celebrating the legacy of creativity and talent which thrives in Gow students, faculty, alumni, and friends.

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Proudly celebrating the legacy of creativity and talent which thrives in Gow students, faculty, alumni, and friends.

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Dinner at the Gow Center

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Dinner at the Gow Center

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Honoring the Govians who are no longer with us.

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Honoring the Govians who are no longer with us.

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Fireworks on Campus

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Fireworks on Campus

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Led by retired Director of Development, Gayle Hutton, this scenic bike ride will roll through the hills of South Wales and East Aurora.

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Led by retired Director of Development, Gayle Hutton, this scenic bike ride will roll through the hills of South Wales and East Aurora.

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Only for current Gow families

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Gather your friends and classmates for some fun rounds of tennis, pickleball, or squash on Gow’s courts.

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Gather your friends and classmates for some fun rounds of tennis, pickleball, or squash on Gow’s courts.

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Hors d’oeuvres, dinner, music, camaraderie, and a special Centennial presentation!

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Hors d’oeuvres, dinner, music, camaraderie, and a special Centennial presentation!

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